I went to the dermatologist today and she took one look at me and was horrified. She said this is indeed not normal and especially for this long and I shouldn’t be suffering so much. She was indeed a little baffled. She does think it might be multiple reactions to multiple poisons. But what stumps her and me and how it’s getting worse and not better after all the steroids I’ve been jacked up woth. She took cultures and 2 biopsies and is putting a rush on everything . In the meantime, I need to take a bleach bath Every night to kill any bacteria there might be. She game me vistaril to know I me out and help the itching.

I swear, I haven’t been complaining about some run of the mill poison ivy. I am a tough chick and not much takes me out. This has really given me a run for my money. I’m not sleeping, I’m not concentrating, I can’t do much of anything, but still have to do everything . I’m struggling. It’s too hot to keep my arms covered, so when I’m in public people look at me horrified too. That’s not easy either .

In good news, I had some interesting delightful patients today. I really do love talking to them and helping them when they aren’t angry, lol. My coworkers are amazingly supportive, they know I’m not feeling well and help me keep my spirits up.

I only have Saturday off and work Sunday and Monday, but that’s ok. I’d was invited to a party Sunday, but work.

I’m really trying to keep my head up through all of this. It’s not easy. But thankfully, I still have a sense of humor even through my tears.